FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
Details of The Auckland Small Business Loans
Tell me about the Auckland Small Business Loans
Auckland unsecured loans offers amounts of between $5,000 and $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 months. They also offer cash flow-friendly repayments that are either daily or weekly.
What is the Unsecured Loan different from an traditional company loan?
It is possible to apply to get this Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes over the phone. You’ll get an immediate response, and the funds could be in your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans reference an annual interest rate together with additional fees and charges. The business loan is an upfront priced loan so you will be aware in advance of the total amount to be paid, including any interest, fees or charges. Then, it is broken down into either a daily or weekly payment amount.
What can the Small Business Loan be used for?
A Small Business Loan can be used for almost any company purpose including the management of cash flow, company renovations, marketing to purchase inventory or new equipment, as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
About larger Auckland Business Loans
What is the Larger Auckland Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger amount of loan to help business expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 for a fixed period of with a maximum of 36 months. Repayments are either weekly or fortnightly to work with your situation.
How is the Origination Fee calculated?
A Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is calculated at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To qualify for a loan that is this large the company needs to be operating for a minimum of 3 years and have an annual turnover of $700,000. Your business must belong to a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) with a minimum age of 18 years old or have a New Zealand company (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able of proving at minimum 12 months of continuous trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Business Loan of a larger size can be used for nearly any company need, including company renovations, purchase of new equipment or inventory for general working capital and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal purposes.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that is secured?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. This is in the form of a charge over assets, and could include registration in the PPSR or registering as a caveat.
A director’s or personal guarantee is a guarantee to repay credit that is general in nature rather than stating security over an asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable if the company the borrower fails to re-pay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an online, central registry run by the New Zealand Government. It reflects security interests which are registered with respect to personal property (including the assets or goods). The PPSR permits priority over personal property to be assigned in accordance with the date on which a security interest was registered.
An affidavit is an official form of document to provide the legal claim against a property.
What is a pre-approval without Credit Check?
When you’re applying for the Larger Business Loan of $250K or more we can offer an initial pre-approval to make the process. We may be able to do this without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial health checks. This is not an offer or guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to an extensive credit evaluation and any offer that you may receive may be based on different conditions.
Application process
Do I qualify for funds?
You may be eligible for an company loan if you:
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are 18 years or older, have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- must show at least six months of trading (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or 3 years of continuous trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K or $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Complete the online form within a couple minutes, and a dedicated company credit specialist will call you to guide you through the process.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need proof of identity (valid Driver’s Licence), a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least 6 months of bank statements.
Otherwise, for larger loan sizes, you’ll also need:
$100K to $250K: Application requirements, including credit consent, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if the loan is greater than $150K).
$250K to $500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statements and the last two years’ finalised financial statements, in addition to interim financials from the current financial year including Aged Payables, Aged Receivables summary.
How soon will I hear an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we usually offer an answer within an hour – as long as you apply at standard business timings and let us make use of the advanced bank verification system to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to submit copies of your bank statements , we are able to offer an answer in as little as one company day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K and up) we may be likely to provide the conditional pre-approval within about 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait around 2-3 days for final approval, however this could be shorter based on the specifics of each application. Certain offers have been approved in 24 hours.
The quickest way to apply can be ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, permit us to use the modern bank verification to instantly check your bank’s information online. If you opt to send us copies of your bank accounts, it takes a bit longer.
How quickly will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K and up) We can usually provide an answer within one hour – provided you apply at normal business time and you allow us to make use of the advanced bank verification system link to immediately verify your bank account information online. If you want to send us copies of your bank statement, we’ll offer the decision within the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K up to $500,000) We may be likely to offer you with a conditional pre-approval in about six hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval document, you will require to wait about 2-3 days for final approval, however this can be faster depending on the circumstances of each application. Certain deals have been approved within less than 24 hours.
The fastest method would be to ensure you apply during normal business hours. Also, let us use the advanced bank verification system to check your bank’s information online. If you choose to upload the copies of bank statement, it can take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 and $500,000. If you apply for a specific amount we consider a variety of factors that determine your well-being for your business and the amount of payments your company will be able to support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the specific circumstances for your business.
If you apply for a set amount, we will consider a number of factors to determine your well-being of your company and the level of payments your business can support. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances for your business.
Fees & repayments
What is the cost for an company loan?
When you request business loans with us business loans, we’ll assess the risk profile the business and provide you with a customised offer including the amount of loan, the term and the interest rates. A company loan is an upfront cost loan which means you know in advance the total amount due, which includes any costs, fees, or interest rates.
What is the factor that determines the price I’m charged?
Interest rates for company loans rates differ based on various variables like the amount to be borrowed, what company assets the funds will be used for and the sector the business operates in, how long the company has been running and whether the company has enough cash flow to pay for the loan, and the overall health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There are no hidden fees for our business loans. You’ll know exactly how much it is that you be required to pay and at what time, from day one. There’s no compounding and the loan comes with no additional fees (as as you make your payments punctually).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can get a cash loan with absolutely no upfront cost and no obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the expenses involved with establishing and managing the loan. This is only a fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the loan amount.
Do I have the option of paying off the loan early?
You can repay the entire amount of the loan at any point in time.
If you choose to do this please contact our helpful business loan experts. The specialists will offer you with details on repayment as well as an early payout amount. It will be calculated using the sum of the principal balance plus any accrued interest as of the time of early payout, plus 1.5% of the principal balance plus any outstanding fees.
How do repayments work?
In order to help you avoid missing repayments and to fit in your cash flow schedule, we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. They are automatically deducted from your nominated business account.
Security & privacy
Will my data be protected?
Protecting your information, and knowing the ways we gather, use, exchange and ensure the security of your information is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We use industry recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your personal, sensitive as well as financial data. Our funders are ISO 27001 qualified for our commitment to customer security and security. We utilise a sophisticated bank verification system link to immediately confirm your bank account information online. This allows us to provide a fast response.
About business loans
What’s an asset-based borrow (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing occurs when the company owner makes use of an asset that they own to obtain the loan. The asset can be an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or a company asset such as a truck or other piece of machinery.
The vast majority of lenders, not just the big banks, tend to secure loans against assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, then your assets could be offered for sale by the lender. In essence, it is the process of securing new funding taking advantage of the value of what you already own.
Do I require security to get a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, the requirement for asset security is not required upfront to access the money however, we do require an individual guarantee. In the event that you fulfill the loan terms (as detailed in your loan contract document), asset security will never be required. For loans over $150,000 typically, you will need the option of a personal guarantee and security is provided in the form of the charge of assets.